It was supposed to bring hundreds of jobs to New Mexico and attract new companies, but Google’s Titan Aerospace is leaving the state.Google confirmed the move to California in a statement from Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager Angie Welling.“The local community has been a great partner to Google and Titan since its early days in Moriarty," she said. "We remain optimistic about the potential of solar-powered planes to help deliver Internet connectivity, and look forward to Titan’s continued progress and collaboration alongside other Google teams in the Bay Area."New Mexico had big plans for Titan Aerospace when Internet giant Google purchased the company in April 2014. Google’s plan was to develop solar powered drones that would improve Internet connectivity in rural areas.“People want jobs, New Mexico want jobs, and I think the state and the city of Moriarty are committed to bringing these jobs to the area,” Moriarty Mayor Ted Hart said last year when he learned Google had purchased the company.Hart was surprised to hear Google was leaving the state, but said it is too soon to tell what the economic impact will be.Google built a 60,000 square foot facility at the Moriarty airport, which was completed in January. Gov. Susana Martinez devoted $1 million in state money for sewer and water line improvements at the airport.Martinez called the move disappointing.“The state and local governments involved have been stellar partners and supporters of Google's efforts, and during this transition, we will work hard to help employees at the facility find positions elsewhere," she said.Google will have to pay the state for money that was allocated to them, New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela said."We expect the company will honor its financial commitment," said Barela.It's unclear when the move will occur.Mobile users: Tap for video

MORIARTY, N.M. —

It was supposed to bring hundreds of jobs to New Mexico and attract new companies, but Google’s Titan Aerospace is leaving the state.

Google confirmed the move to California in a statement from Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager Angie Welling.

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“The local community has been a great partner to Google and Titan since its early days in Moriarty," she said. "We remain optimistic about the potential of solar-powered planes to help deliver Internet connectivity, and look forward to Titan’s continued progress and collaboration alongside other Google teams in the Bay Area."

New Mexico had big plans for Titan Aerospace when Internet giant Google purchased the company in April 2014. Google’s plan was to develop solar powered drones that would improve Internet connectivity in rural areas.

“People want jobs, New Mexico want jobs, and I think the state and the city of Moriarty are committed to bringing these jobs to the area,” Moriarty Mayor Ted Hart said last year when he learned Google had purchased the company.

Hart was surprised to hear Google was leaving the state, but said it is too soon to tell what the economic impact will be.

Google built a 60,000 square foot facility at the Moriarty airport, which was completed in January. Gov. Susana Martinez devoted $1 million in state money for sewer and water line improvements at the airport.

Martinez called the move disappointing.

“The state and local governments involved have been stellar partners and supporters of Google's efforts, and during this transition, we will work hard to help employees at the facility find positions elsewhere," she said.

Google will have to pay the state for money that was allocated to them, New Mexico Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela said.

"We expect the company will honor its financial commitment," said Barela.